SB315
Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; created, prohibited practices, penalties.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
Chief Patron:
Adam Ebbin (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act; prohibited practices; penalties.
Creates the Safeguarding American Veteran Empowerment Act to regulate the practices of persons seeking to receive compensation for preparing, presenting, prosecuting, advising, consulting, or assisting any individual regarding any veterans' benefits matter, as defined in the bill. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice ... (More) under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100649D
- 01/13/2026 - Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- 01/21/2026 - Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (11-Y 2-N 2-A)
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Rules suspended
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- 01/23/2026 - Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
- 01/26/2026 - Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
- 01/26/2026 - Senate: Read second time
- 01/27/2026 - Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N 0-A)
- 02/03/2026 - House: Placed on Calendar
- 02/03/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/03/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Labor and Commerce
